Dessert for 8
Candied Lime Almond Cookies
$1.96for 490 minServes 8
These vegan cookies use candied lime, almond meal, coconut, and flax before baking into lightly crisp, chewy treats.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Marshmallows and candy, 0.5 oz$0.25/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.75 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.52Typical price |
 | Margarine and vegan butter, 0.5 oz$0.25/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.13Typical price |
 | Shredded coconut, 0.5 oz$0.30/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.92 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilBaking powder and sodaFlour
Not included in the cost.
- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$0.49 per serving$1.96 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lime
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 tbsp raw sugar or jaggery or any sweetener that can caramelize a bit
- 2 tsp flax meal
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 3 1/2 tbsp sweet syrup
- 1 tbsp vegan butter or organic canola oil
- 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp dried coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp oat flour
- 2 tbsp almond meal
- 4/7 cup self rising flour or all purpose + 1/4 tsp baking powder
Steps
- Simmer the sliced lime, 3/4 cup water, and 4 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lime, reserve 3 1/2 tablespoons syrup, and cool both for 15 minutes.
- Stir the flax meal with 2 tablespoons hot water and rest it for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix the flax mixture, syrup, remaining sugar, vegan butter, coconut oil, salt, baking powder, coconut, oat flour, almond meal, and self-rising flour.
- Fold in the chopped candied lime, scoop eight cookies onto the sheet, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
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